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2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,260

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,348

2009 Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $35,550
Base Invoice $38,027 $32,901
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795 1,995
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Rear bumper protector 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Paint, special white 495 350
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD   2,320
255/50R20   630
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Navigation system 694 1,696
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Rear bumper protector 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Paint, special white 432 298
Second-row buckets 655  
Second-row high console 87  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
AWD   2,112
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 6,595 9,895
Options (change) 5,756 8,632
Destination 895 815
Total Price $48,270 $46,260
Total Invoice $44,678 $42,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $659
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,270$46,260
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,465$46,260
Total Invoice$44,678$42,348
Adjustments for Features-1,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,007$42,348

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Features Comparison: 2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,420$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6710

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Specifications Comparison: 2013 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in
Length197.1 in193.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2009 Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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